{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Justin Starkey on Building VMP Performance, Whipple Superchargers, R&D & Building a Legacy","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/justin-starkey-on-building-vmp-performance-whipple-superchargers-r-d-building-a-legacy","audioUrl":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vtkqn5cs3nm2j377/RTG_VMP_AUDIO7pvit.mp3","description":"Justin Starkey of VMP Performance joins the show to talk about building one of the most respected performance brands from the ground up over 25 years — from eBay side hustle to full supercharger development.We talk about the business, performance, and more.\nTake your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com\nCode \"Minnoxide5\" for 5% off High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide\nUse code \"MINNOX\" for 55% off ANY course\nUse Code \"MINVIP\" for $300 of the MINVIP Package\nTuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com\nCode \"Minnoxide\" for 5% off! Ship With\nSure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net\nMORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt\n00:00 – Intro - Justin Starkey of VMP Performance\n01:10 – The Origin Story: Selling parts to building the VMP brand\n04:53 – From eBay to Engineering: Developing intercooler kits and early V6 mods\n06:41 – Learning to Tune and the early SC days\n11:54 – The First Dyno: Building a mobile tuning rig\n23:50 – Entering the Supercharger World\n30:50 – Building the Business: Mobile Dyno Days, Family Life & Growing the Team\n37:30 – The Coyote Era & Launching VMP's Supercharger Line\n40:50 – The Story Behind Teaming Up with Whipple\n55:55 – R&D Philosophy: Intercooler Development, Testing Rigs & the LED Lid 01:04:47 – SEMA & Advocacy: Lobbying in DC to protect the automotive industry\n01:15:29 – Government Scrutiny: Navigating EPA and emissions regulations 01:39:20 – Managing Expectations: The reality of owning a 1,000HP daily driver\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":62.26,"endTime":67.14,"type":"car","title":"Ford Mustang","url":"/cars/ford/mustang","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/1966_Ford_Mustang_coupe_white_001.jpg","quote":"... car parts when I saved up enough money  to buy a Mustang. 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